So, voila, Top Shop is now open on Broadway between Grand And Broome streets in Soho. People have compared it to H&M as well as Fiorucci and Pandemonium from the 60's.
It is a very lively and fun store with pumping loud music and a festive carnival like atmosphere. The clothing is definitely more interesting than that at H&M. More trendy and unexpected - not just designer knock offs.
I admired beautiful vintage style dresses that reminded me of shopping at Betsy, Bunky & Nini in the late 60's. This is especially true of the Kate Moss line which has a whimsical and sweet quality.
There is little there for a woman of a certain age...hmmm, that would be me, although I was impressed with the shoe selection which went from ridiculously high stilettos to a selection under the name "office shoes". I particularly liked a pair of black loafers with tassles named "typically English".
My sister and I enjoyed our hour at the store and started to feel that exciting buzz of wanting to spend money. We had a great saleswoman in the shoe department who was very anxious to please us.
Alas, we left, empty handed... but are eager to return soon - especially with my niece who would look adorable in many of those cute dresses.
We met our friends at an italian restaurant on Broome Street called Aurora. It's a lovely place with a tuscan style decor - very earthy and warm - plaster walls and country furniture. We had delicious Bronzino and shared a couple of bottles of wine in celebration of our friend Pam's birthday. It was a lovely evening...
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